Love is a verb and so is intimacy. It takes practice and dedication to have a thriving, intimate relationship. Listen to today's show to learn actionable tips to grow a deep connection in your relationship today!
In this episode with Dr. Joy Berkheimer we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Dealing with perfectionist blocks to intimacy
How to ... Show More
Aug 13
Sensory Profiles & Sexual Intimacy w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson returns to explore how sensory processing patterns impact physical and sexual intimacy. The hosts use a creative "readiness for sex" scale to frame how sensory input—like lighting, texture, sound, and smell—can act as either accelerators or bra ... Show More
51m 41s
Aug 6
Sensory Profiles & How They Impact Our Relationships w/ Dr. Sarah Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Anderson, a mental health occupational therapist, joins the hosts to explore how individual sensory profiles affect relationships. They break down the eight sensory systems—including lesser-known ones like interoception and proprioception—and explain ho ... Show More
51m 55s
Mar 2025
Your Guide to Better Sex, Intimacy, & Love From a World-Leading Sex Therapist
In this episode, you are going to learn how to have amazing sex, deeper intimacy, and create real, lasting love. If you feel like intimacy with your partner is rare, your desire is low, or that your marriage is even sexless, this conversation is for you. Here to deliver the most ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2024
#59 - Sex, Anxiety, and Sex Anxiety
If our sex life doesn’t match the steamy scenes from the movies, it can bring up a lot of anxiety: “am I with the right partner sexually?” “are we having enough sex?” “is our sex passionate enough?” etc.
And the ironic part is that all the pressure we place on ourselves and our s ... Show More
1h 20m
Sep 2024
Episode 324: How To Get What You Want In Bed
A lot of us aren’t getting what we really want in bed. For example, there might be certain positions, activities, or techniques that you prefer or enjoy, but you aren’t quite sure how to ask for them. So in today’s show, we’re going to talk about how to get more of what you want. ... Show More
32m 43s
Nov 2024
Attachment, Boundaries, and Finding Yourself: Relationship Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest answer listener questions focused on navigating relationship challenges. They explore how to rediscover yourself after a codependent relationship, distinguish between healthy and unhealthy desires, maintain friendships after romantic feelings emerge, overcome ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 2025
Episode 389: How To Improve Your Sexual Satisfaction
In long-term relationships, sexual satisfaction usually starts dropping after the first year as the initial burst of passion begins to wear down. However, this decline in satisfaction is both preventable and reversible. In today’s show, we’re going to talk about how bring excitem ... Show More
39m 36s